Varta promises a higher energy density and a longer service life for the newly developed generation of lithium batteries. The batteries should also be more cost-effective and the recycling process simpler. The European Eco2Lib research project was therefore an important breakthrough.
Inverter manufacturer Kostal Solar Electric and battery manufacturer Varta are offering a new package for greater self-sufficiency. Thanks to the close co-operation between the two development departments, the compatibility of the Plenticore G3 and the Vartawall is now assured.
A total of 15 universities and companies are involved in the project. The aim is to develop industrially usable and environmentally friendly cells. However, sodium is a tricky element and its use in storage technology is still in its infancy.
An important focus of an extended research and development centre of Varta in Graz/Austria is on new materials and recycling.
The battery manufacturer says it is seeing the first positive developments from its restructuring measures. However, due to rising demand, Varta expects stronger business in the second half of the year - and more sales in 2024.
More than 20 million euros are being invested to meet the strong demand. The expansion will take place gradually until the beginning of 2025.
IBC Solar celebrates the 40th year of the company's history. Founder and Managing Director Udo Möhrstedt recalls the beginnings, the highs - but also the lows. And he also looks ahead to the future.
A practical and safe ladder scaffolding, a storage unit that also supplies emergency power, a planning software that now supports 64-bit architecture and self-generated solar power for EVs on the go. These are our top products of the week:
With the new Varta Element Backup, certain appliances can actually be operated during a power failure. If the power fails, the energy storage automatically switches on its emergency power function. The system is also capable of a black start.
A hybrid home storage system, a new half-cell module that delivers 445 watts, a home storage system that controls charging boxes and an in-door commercial storage system. These are our top products of the week:
